Bala vs Bronington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bala North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Bronington North Wales Police

      Bala vs Bronington Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Bronington
      North Wales Police
      101 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Bronington
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      101
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      96
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Bronington
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      45 ↑61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      17 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      3 ↓77%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bala is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 74/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Bronington?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Bronington has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 101 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Bronington?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bronington shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bala and Bronington?

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Bronington, it is Violent Crime (45 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Bronington?

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bronington recorded 17. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bala vs Bronington?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Bronington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Bronington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bala recorded 123 crimes (now 115, a change of -6.5%). Bronington recorded 96 crimes previously (now 101, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Bronington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bala has a resolution rate of 0% and Bronington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Bronington?

      Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Bronington is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bala and Bronington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bala or Bronington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Bronington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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